This autumn, you don’t have to make the trip to Paris to see a true Impressionist painting. From the 24th of September to the 5th of January 2014, the Royal Palace of Pitti in Florence will host 12 masterpieces of the Impressionist period. The event comes as the result of a collaboration and cultural exchange […]
Author: Marianna Caporali
Siena Cathedral and its magnificent Floor!
Until the 27th of October, this Romanesque-Gothic cathedral will unveil what was described by Giorgio Vasari as “the most beautiful, largest and most magnificent floor that was ever made.” During the year, the floor is covered by sheets in order to preserve and maintain what is considered as much of a masterpiece as the sculptures […]
The Vasari Corridor in Florence and the Uffizi tour
The Uffizi Gallery, along with the Vatican Museums in Rome, is the most visited museum in Italy by visitors from all across the world. Book your ticket to the combination Uffizi + Vasari Corridor Tour through Italy Travels, and you will completely skip the lines and be granted direct access to the museum and Corridor! […]
Chianti wine tasting tour
You don’t have to be a wine buff to appreciate the natural beauty and history of the Chianti region. Located in the center of Tuscany, between the cities of Florence, Siena, and Arezzo, this esteemed wine-region provides travelers with stunning views of a luscious green countryside, scattered with patches of vineyards and olive groves, rows […]
Come visitare il Corridoio Vasariano a Firenze
Firenze è una città speciale, ricca di memorie storiche e luoghi in cui la bellezza e l’arte si fondono per lasciare della città un indimenticabile ricordo. Se vogliamo renderlo davvero speciale, davvero unico, non dobbiamo perdere questa incredibile opportunità, dobbiamo vivere l’esperienza di una visita alla Galleria degli Uffizi ed il Corridoio Vasariano. Grazie alla conduzione […]
Inferno Tour in Florence
Take a tour of Florence based on ‘Inferno’, the latest novel by popular author, Dan Brown. This tour will show you the secret, hidden treasures of Florence that are mentioned in the novel and you can experience the novel by walking the same path as Robert Langdon, the protagonist. Starting at the Palazzo Vecchio, walk […]
Visit Augusto exhibition at the Scuderie del Quirinale
The Augusto Exhibition is hosted by Scuderie del Quirinale from 18, October 2013 to 9, February 2014. This new and exciting addition to the museum is designed by Eugenio La Rocca and currated by Eugenio La Rocca, Claudio Parisi Presicce, Annalisa Lo Monaco, Cecile Girorie and Daniel Roger. The “Augusto” exhibition is an elegant tribute […]
Augusto in mostra alle Scuderie del Quirinale
Le Scuderie del Quirinale ospitano una nuova mostra dedicata all’Imperatore Augusto intitolata “Augusto- La visione di una nuova era”, a partire dal 18 ottobre 2013 fino al 9 febbraio 2014. Le Scuderie del Quirinale, ex Scuderie Papali, sono situate nel cuore della Capitale, tra piazza del Quirinale e la Salita di Monte Cavallo. Furono edificate […]
L’Uomo Vitruviano alla Galleria dell’Accademia di Venezia
La Galleria dell’Accademia di Venezia ospiterà, dal 29 agosto al 1 dicembre 2013, una nuova importante mostra dal titolo “Leonardo Da Vinci- L’Uomo Universale”. La Direttrice del Gabinetto dei Disegni Annalisa Perissa Torrini è la curatrice dell’esposizione. La mostra è formata da 52 disegni autografi del Maestro: 25 sono conservati nella Galleria dell’Accademia fin dal […]
Visit Accademia Gallery in Florence
Grand Duke Pietro Leopoldo founded the Accademia di Belle Arti and the adjoining Galleria dell’Accademia in 1784. Accademia Gallery is one of the top museums in Florence mainly because it is current home to Michelangelo’s world famous statue of David. The famous sculpture was moved here in 1873 from where it once stood outside the […]